Chapter 82
I snapped to amennin Before his band could reach the window. I quickly rolled in up and dialed Wilbur’s number from
Heated deady med “ya what’s this all about I just wanted to talk to you, and you roll up the window?”
I put on a pained expressine cunching my chest with one hand. “Sorry. Mr. Macdonald I started feeling a bit nauseous, and I did want to offend you, so I had to close the window. My driver is bere so let’s talk next time, okay”
“King, ang” Wiber grumbled, then turned and walked off
Once I saw him leave. I let out a quiet sigh of relief
Recking of alcohol, I went back to my place and immediately took a shower. When I came out, Clara was waiting for me. Sylvia. I made you some cereal Extante before you go to bed”
I walked over, sipping the cereal she’d made. feeling the warmth spread through my stomach.
I could help but face a Clara’s sween face. It made me think back to when she was younger.
She was a few years younger than me and had always been so dependent on me. But somewhere along the way, the little giri Id always protected had grown up.
Chira spoke up, breaking my thoughts. Work is going well now. My boss has been praising me. I’m going to work hard and aim for a promotion and raise next year?
Take your time, step by step. You’ve just started working. Don’t rush”
I paused, then decided to give her a little advice. “Now that you’re in the real world, things are different from school. You need to be careful and always look out for younelf
“When you go on business trips or team–building events, keep your distance from the guys around you, and always be careful with your food and drinks.”
1 know.” Clara interrupted, smiling. “You’ve been saying that since I was fourteen, and you’re still saying it now. Don’t worry, I remember. I won’t drink anything I didn’t see opened and I always make sure to get back before 10 p.m. I’ve got it covered.”
She was trying to reassure me, but I still felt a twinge of worry.
She continued. “I know what you’re worried about. Don’t stress. I’m not a little kid anymore. I get it. I just want to… grow up faster so I can help you more.”
My expression softened, and 1 gently ruffled her hair. “Good girl. Clara, you’re the best.”
“Do you still think I’m a kid?
“In my eyes, you’ll always be my little sister”
That right’s meal seemed to have a real edect. A week later, Dexter was back at work. At the same time, he told me he’d arranged for a physical checkup with his relatives back home next month.
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Chapter 82
As long as everything went well, they would come every month to donate blood, right up until Juno’s surgery in six months..
Hearing this good news, I let out a relieved breath. All the sacrifices and humiliations were worth it
I knew the surgery risk was just a probability, but even if it was only one percent, I couldn’t bear the thought of Juno having to face it. As a mother, all I could do was minimize any avoidable risks.
Dexter had returned to his job, still as capable as ever.
Miriam didn’t understand my decision, but I didn’t tell her the full story. In the end, she only said, “Well, it doesn’t matter. Even if he wanted to compete for the vice president position, it’s too late now. The higher–ups have already decided to go with Truman.”
I said, “Congratulations.”
…So, are you planning to make up with him?”
“No.”
“Then how come…?”
“Don’t ask. Just focus on being the vice president’s wife.”
Miriam scoffed. “Truman’s the vice president, but that doesn’t make me some nobody. If I had to rely on him to look good, then I’ve wasted my whole life.”
“Yeah, you’re right,” I replied, feigning indifference.
“I’ll tell you what–if you’re not planning on making up with Dexter, I’ll tell you where he’s living with that woman right now.” Miriam dropped the bombshell.
1 was taken aback. “How do you know that?”
“You know the Blossom Apartments neighborhood, right?
